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To: truth_seeker
nobody is over 107% so they aren't running that slow, and why doesn't he want Austria???

going GREEN is NOT a good direction to go nor is pushing 4cylinder engines like he did, six is bad enough

if they had to phouk with the engine formula, which i DO NOT agree with, they should of left it with 8cylinders and lowered the displacement and i think even THAT would be a bad move...

3L is is about right, but that's just me

1,127 posted on 12/14/2012 4:36:48 PM PST by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: Chode

I respectfully disagree. Audi went fron 12 cylinder to 6 cylinders for their Diesel sLeMans eries dominating cars.

The cars reach 200 mph, like F1 cars.

A 4 cylinder turbo F1 car can reach horsepower and speed of current V8s, as well.

The drivers, fans and owners are not clammoring for faster cars.

I like the idea of auto racing as a lab for improved technology on all fronts; fuel economy, safety, new technologies.

Audi TDI came first last year, followed by Audi TDI+hybrid in second.

Those technologies transfer over directly to VW/Audi’s consumer product lines.


1,128 posted on 12/14/2012 5:42:58 PM PST by truth_seeker
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